I will be praying for your Brandon’s safe return. I completely understand the trade he made and I am so glad he had the opportunity to be able to make it so that Rhema could continue to take advantage of the great services Boston has for her. So often in the military, the choices are all out of our hands. It is great that he is able to make that sacrifice for your family.

“Our soul waits for the Lord; he is our help and our shield. For our heart is glad in him, because we trust in his holy name. Let your steadfast love, O Lord, be upon us, even as we hope in you” (Psalm 33:20-22)

“Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. For I am the Lord your God…” (Isaiah 43:1b-3a)

Praying for Brandon that he will be ever surrounded by God’s love and protection.

Jeneil-
I just want you to know I am praying for you, your husband and your girls. I know it can be devastating watching him leave. He is a soldier for the country, your family and also for God and I know He will be watching over him.
You are all in my heart.

my first urge is to get on my face (Beth Moore Psalms of Ascent style) in prayer for you; i love that all you have to say today is straight from scripture; cling to that; later, would love to hear what Rhema’s up to at the mail slot…now on the floor for this soldier

What a sacrafice for our country and for your family.
My prayers are with Brandon — that he be brought back to you safely and be kept out of harm’s way. My prayers are with you and the girls — that you have peace and strength in his absence. My prayers for all of you — that 15 months go by quickly so that you can be reunited.
Thank you seems like SO NOT enough, but thank you, to all of you.
Deut. 31:8 — The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.

I will be praying daily for Brandon’s safe return and that you and the girls will find comfort and peace while he is gone. I will also be praying that God continues to send you everything you need in Brandon’s absence.

I know it isn’t much comfort but now that he is gone you can start looking forward to his return!

I am in tears – heartache for your family and amazement that we are all a family although we are strangers. Know that your family, far and near, are praying and caring- as we wash dishes, as we walk to the store, as we comfort our children and go about our mundane, special lives. We are hoping with you.

Jeneil, my eyes filled with tears at the photo of Rhema looking out through the mail slot. {**Sniff, Sniff …**}

I pray, knowing that “the Lord Himself {goes} before {Brandon} and will be with {him}” (reference Deuteronomy 31:8) and knowing that “the glory of the LORD will be {his} rear guard” (reference Isaiah 58:8; see also 52:12).

Strength
Like a loud, rumbling train
Peace
Like a country meadow
Happiness
Like a giggling baby
Time flying very quickly
Like the racing hands of a clock
Or the fluttering pages of a calendar
In an old movie
These things I wish for you.
Love.

Hi, I found the link to your blog and have been following it for the past few months. I was raised by missionary parents, spending my childhood in Brazil and Africa. A few years ago, I knew next to nothing about autism, till God blessed my sister with an autistic son. Now, I know that all those who have autistic children are blessed, because they have been handpicked to raise these precious children.
Your stories about Rhema and Hope have often been exactly what I needed. I am praying for your family a lot these days, and I know that you’re in good hands. God bless you for your sacrifices, and those of your husband; I know he will.